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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.29, 35,903.86 and 14,080.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.29, 35,903.86 and 14,080.63 is: 19,431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.29 : 35,903.86 = 14,080.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.29/35,903.86 = 14,080.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.29x = 35,903.86 × 14,080.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.29x = 505,548,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,548,968.23/26,017.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.27

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